Automatic Warning System (AWS) is a railway safety system invented and predominantly used in the United Kingdom. It provides a train driver with an audible...
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The Continuous Automatic Warning System (CAWS) is a form of cab signalling and train protection system used in Ireland to help train drivers observe and...
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Collision Device Automatic Warning System Automatische treinbeïnvloeding (ATB) British Rail's ATP system Continuous Automatic Warning System (CAWS) EBICAB...
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The Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) is a train protection system used throughout the British passenger main-line railway network, and in Victoria...
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Great Western Railway, although it would now be referred to as an automatic warning system (AWS) because the driver retained full command of braking. The...
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system was later replaced by the magnetic induction "automatic warning system". In inductive system, data is transmitted magnetically between the track...
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the UK Continuous Automatic Warning System, a cab signalling and train protection system used in Ireland AAI CAWS, a Close Assault Weapon System Heckler...
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Crossbuck (section Advance warning)
(resembling the letter X). Crossbucks are often supplemented by electrical warnings of flashing lights, a bell, and/or a boom barrier that descends to block...
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Automatic track warning system (ATWS, German: Rottenwarnanlage) is a technical device used during track construction for occupational safety. It warns...
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their capacity. Older manual block systems required human operators. The automatic operation comes from the system's ability to detect whether blocks are...
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Norwegian railway signaling (section Warning systems)
operations. Scanet was also connected to the automatic train control system. However, several lines lack the system, including the Arendal Line, the Flåm Line...
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Pulse code cab signaling (redirect from Automatic Speed Control)
signaling system used in Italy. The system makes use of 0, 75, 120, 180 and 270 ppm codes using a 50 Hz current. Continuous Automatic Warning System is the...
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Level crossing signals (redirect from Grade-crossing warning devices)
Level crossing signals are electronic warning devices for road vehicles at railroad level crossings. Level crossings can be operated in various ways....
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The automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is used by vessel traffic services (VTS)...
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Cab signalling (section Continuous)
systems that used the presence of a magnetic field or electric current to designate a hazardous condition. The British Rail Automatic Warning System (AWS)...
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signaling equipment Automatic train control Automatic train protection Automatic train stop DC code systems Electronic communication systems Electronic interlocking...
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Alstom SA (French: [alstɔm]) is a French multinational rail transport systems manufacturer. It is active in the fields of passenger transportation, rail...
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Siemens Mobility (redirect from Siemens Transportation Systems)
Mobility Management, dedicated to rail technology and intelligent traffic systems, Railway Electrification, Rolling Stock, and Customer Services. Innovations...
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warning signs, or "active" protection, using automatic warning devices such as flashing lights, warning sounds, and barriers or gates. In the 19th century...
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Punktförmige Zugbeeinflussung (category Train protection systems)
provided warnings and enforced braking only if the warning was not acknowledged (similar to a traditional automatic train stop). The later PZB systems provide...
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in the UK until the mid-20th century. At this time, continuous automatic brakes, which automatically stop any vehicles separated from their train, were...
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Communications-based train control (redirect from Automatic train supervision)
while maintaining or even improving safety. A CBTC system is a "continuous, automatic train control system utilizing high-resolution train location determination...
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Token (railway signalling) (redirect from Automatic Token Exchange)
then automatically retracted afterwards. These enabled handover speeds of 40 mph (64 km/h). Examples of such systems include the Whitaker system on the...
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is able to display a 'caution' aspect, which gives the driver advance warning that the stop signal ahead may be displaying 'danger'. The distant signal...
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Adtranz (redirect from DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems)
shares and changed the company's official name to DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems. The company was acquired by Bombardier in 2001, which merged it into its...
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distant-only signal and three repeaters: Level crossing warning is placed in a braking distance before an automatic level crossing. The signal tells the driver whether...
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Balise (category Train protection systems)
transponder placed between the rails of a railway as part of an automatic train protection (ATP) system. The French word balise is used to distinguish these beacons...
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subsidiary of Caterpillar since 2006, is a supplier of railroad and transit system products and services headquartered in Albertville, Alabama. Founded as...
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Track circuit (category Train detection systems)
must be minimized. Track circuits allow railway signalling systems to operate semi-automatically, by displaying signals for trains to slow or stop in the...
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cars, being introduced in 2020. Taipei Rapid Transit System: The extension line of Muzha Line system, which entered official operation on 4 July 2009. Innovia...
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